Mike Colle
Councillor Mike Colle generally supports major city initiatives on housing, budgets, and transit, aligning with the mayor and majority on core policies. However, he frequently exercises independent judgment by dissenting on specific amendments, procedural votes, environmental programs, and symbolic issues, showcasing a pragmatic and selective approach to council alignment.
Broadly supportive of major housing frameworks like the Housing Action Plan and affordable rental policies, but consistently dissents on specific developments, studies, or amendments aimed at expanding housing options (e.g., multiplex and missing middle initiatives), showing selective resistance to certain regulatory or density measures.
Exhibits a mixed record; supports some transit plans but has voted against key projects like Waterfront East LRT and dissented on congestion management updates, indicating no consistent pro- or anti-transit alignment and instead evaluating projects on a case-by-case basis.
Typically votes in favor of main budgets and tax policies (e.g., property tax, Vacant Home Tax), but opposes specific increases or amendments, such as luxury tax measures or budget implementation motions, reflecting fiscal caution and independent scrutiny of spending details.
Notable Votes & Deviations
Advancing Waterfront East Light Rail Transit
Significant dissent on a major transit infrastructure project, highlighting selective opposition to specific transit expansions.
Night Economy Support Package
Opposition to economic and regulatory measures aimed at boosting nighttime activities, reflecting skepticism toward certain business or entertainment policies.
Creating More Affordable Housing Options
Voted against a key housing motion that carried overwhelmingly, showing divergence from majority on affordable housing strategies.
10-Year Circular Economy Road Map
Consistent opposition to environmental sustainability initiatives, indicating resistance to green economy policies favored by the majority.
2025 Winter Maintenance Program Review Update
Demonstrates opposition to routine city maintenance updates, reflecting selective dissent on operational matters.
Protecting Playgrounds and Parks: Ensuring Safety for Children and Families
Voted against a symbolic motion on playground safety, indicating willingness to break from majority on community issues.
847-855 Kingston Road - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
Dissented on a land use decision, showing independent judgment on development matters.
TransformTO Net Zero Strategy: Action Plan (2026-2030)
Continued opposition to environmental sustainability initiatives, aligning with past resistance to green policies.
199 College Street Community Benefits Charge, College Streetscape
Supported a community benefits motion that was overwhelmingly defeated, highlighting a minority stance on funding mechanisms.
Call to Order
Voted against a routine procedural motion, demonstrating willingness to dissent on council operational matters.